Get the sun cream ready and dust (or dry) off that barbecue - Scotland is set for a sizzling weekend with some terrific taps-aff temperatures.

As the UK prepares for the hottest day of the year this weekend, with some areas expecting the mercury to reach up to 30C, Scotland could also become a bit of a tropical paradise, with temperatures up to the mid-20s.

Though it might not be quite as hot as Lossiemouth in Moray last month - it reached a phenomenal 29.4C there on May 26 - the amount of rain we’ve had so far this month means any appearance from the sun is more than welcome by the people of Scotland.

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It’s not all good news, though. The Met Office predicts the rain will continue in the far north and north-west of Scotland and the high temperatures won’t last long as we see a gradual cooling from the middle of next week.

So if you are lucky enough to get some bright, sunny weather this weekend, make sure you make the most of it.